Dynamic Speed Limits Pilot Programme Stoelhorst, Henk
Publication details: Bryssel ITS in daily life: 16th world congress and exhibition on intelligent transport systems and services, Stockholm 21-25 September 2009. Paper, 2009Description: 8 sSubject(s): Bibl.nr: VTI P1835:16 [World]Location: Abstract: Adjusting speed limits to unexpected and varying situations such as weather conditions congestion or incidents can improve traffic flow. It will also enhance the safety and improve local air quality. By applying a flexible and wide range of speed limits, traffic management operators can influence the actual situation on the road. Thus road users can be allowed to "drive faster if possible and need to slow down if necessary". The Netherlands are already familiar with dynamic speed limits. In case of incidents motorists are required to drive at 70 or 50 kilometers per hour. Other reasons to reduce normal speed limits are extreme weather conditions and road works. But other applications are conceivable. Rijkswaterstaat is now researching the most promising of these developments in a number of field operational tests on different motorways.Current library | Status | |
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Adjusting speed limits to unexpected and varying situations such as weather conditions congestion or incidents can improve traffic flow. It will also enhance the safety and improve local air quality. By applying a flexible and wide range of speed limits, traffic management operators can influence the actual situation on the road. Thus road users can be allowed to "drive faster if possible and need to slow down if necessary". The Netherlands are already familiar with dynamic speed limits. In case of incidents motorists are required to drive at 70 or 50 kilometers per hour. Other reasons to reduce normal speed limits are extreme weather conditions and road works. But other applications are conceivable. Rijkswaterstaat is now researching the most promising of these developments in a number of field operational tests on different motorways.